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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course surveys American literature from the Civil War to the present. Significant works of American writers, traditional and non-traditional, are studied for their literary value and in their historical and philosophical contexts. Corequisite:    ENG 110
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course begins with the roots of the English language and of English literature, including the epic Beowulf and the works of Chaucer and other Middle English authors. Shakespeare and other authors of the Early Modern era are studied, in addition to significant authors through the eighteenth century. The student will learn to enjoy and appreciate the literary and cultural heritage of the English language in its historical and philosophical contexts. Corequisite:    ENG 110
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course surveys British literature from the Romantic period to the present. The course begins with the origins of the Romantic Movement in the late eighteenth century. The impact of the Industrial Revolution and the social and cultural developments of the nineteenth century provide the context of the Victorian era. The rapid cultural and philosophical changes of the twentieth century and their impact on British writers are also discussed. The student''s enjoyment of significant and influential works of British writers, traditional and nontraditional, is enhanced by understanding of the cultural, historical, and philosophical context of these works. Corequisite:    ENG 110
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to introduce students to writing by women in various genres including poetry, fiction, and autobiography. Students will also consider how social class, race, ethnicity, historical time period, and other factors influence women writers. Corequisite:    ENG 110
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the various forms and genres of literature for children and adolescents. Topics include the history of literature for children, literary and artistic quality, contemporary issues (including multiculturalism and censorship), and techniques for using literature in the early childhood, elementary, and middle-grade classroom. Students will be encouraged to read widely and to explore a variety of works. Corequisite:    ENG 110
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to Western and non-Western masterworks in translation, across multiple cultures and eras, focusing on works of seminal cultural significance. Works will be read in their literary, historical, philosophical, and cultural context to give a sense of the variety and diversity of the human experience as revealed in literature. Corequisite:    ENG 110
  • 3.00 Credits

    This introductory course in environmental science takes students through the fundamental environmental health topics, such as: energy; ecology; epidemiology; risk assessment and management; environmental law; air quality management; vector control; occupational safety and health; water treatment; and solid and hazardous waste disposal. It will introduce students to the profession by providing a solid working knowledge of the fundamental environmental science topics, and will serve those students who plan to pursue advanced environmental degrees including environmental science, environmental engineering or occupational health and safety, as well as those that wish to advance their career in the field of environmental health and safety.
  • 6.00 Credits

    This course is the first in a four part series which provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assist with the performance of maintenance and testing in substations and switchyards.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Supervised practical applications of electrical overhead line worker job duties in a setting under direct supervision of FirstEnergy personnel. Emphasis on skills to safely climb wood poles, the operation of a line truck, setting poles, framing poles on the ground, and operation of a digger derrick. Upon completion of training, student will successfully pass the Class A Commercial Driver License skills test. Wire identification and use of rubber goods will also be learned. Safety topics include: Accident Prevention Handbook, Pre-Job Briefing, Knots, Good Housekeeping, Care & Testing of Gloves and Sleeves, Flame Retardant clothing and Personal Protective Equipment, Automatic Splice Installing, Medic First-Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Prerequisite:    Acceptance to First Energy Power Systems Institute
  • 6.00 Credits

    Supervised practical applications of electrical overhead line worker job duties in a setting under personal supervision of FirstEnergy personnel. Emphasis on skills required to perform work on secondary voltage circuits. Emphasis on the installation of services underground & overhead, transformers, street lighting, and secondary circuits, bucket truck set-up and operation. Overview of distribution electrical systems, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules are also included. Safety topics include: Fall Protection; Bucket truck & Self Rescue; Work Zone Traffic Control; Minimum Approach Distances; Radio Communications; Rubber Protective Equipment; and Knowledge of UD Excavation/Trenching/Shoring. Prerequisite:    EUT 101
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